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• [Intro] 1-5 Start: Len Kasper and Darrin Jackson on the radio mentioned that every team has a six-game span like this during a 162-game season. But when it feels way worse when a team starts a season like this. Do you imagine any panic within the White Sox clubhouse after this opening road trip?
• [5:54] Run Prevention Issues: White Sox have allowed the most runs in MLB (52; TB second at 38 runs) and staff ERA is 8.63. What are the issues White Sox are having in preventing runs?
• [10:23] Shane Smith: He’s not looking himself and the fastball command is problematic. His next start is at home against Baltimore. If Smith struggles again, is his spot in the rotation at risk?
• [22:37] Offensive Issues: Despite being in the Top 3 of team home runs, the White Sox are batting .192/.266/.342 (.608 OPS). Is it possible coming home, utilizing Trajekt and other resources at Rate Field, can help get the hitters to be more consistent?
• [27:21] Series Preview: Toronto Blue Jays
• [31:09] It will only be 9 games in, but if the White Sox after this series are 2-7 or 1-8, are the visions of a 70 or more win season dashed? Would we need to recalibrate what 2026 is supposed to be for the White Sox?
• [39:48] Around MLB: Draft Bonus Pool announced and how are our fantasy baseball teams are faring.

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• [Intro] Audio from Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable and shortstop Colson Montgomery reacting to being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers
• [6:30] James Fegan joins the show after spending the weekend in Milwaukee. He shares his insights from the White Sox clubhouse, including the early issues they are acknowledging that need to be addressed.
• [28:18] Series Preview: Miami Marlins
• [30:27] Paul Janish shares the development plans for Sam Antonacci, Hagen Smith, Noah Schultz, Tanner McDougal, and Billy Carlson.
• [37:39] Jim Margalus will be watching the Charlotte Knights up close as they visit Nashville this week. But he also shares his thoughts on the opening weekend. How bad is the outfield situation, and do the White Sox need Kyle Teel more than they thought?

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• [Intro] The relationship between the White Sox and Frank Thomas is so strained that a new lawsuit has been filed by the Hall of Famer. This time, it's using his likeness without permission for the new City Connect jerseys. Why this new episode is sad, and a hope for cooler heads comes sooner than later.
• [11:06] Special guest prediction picker is Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio. He shares what is the most interesting thing about the White Sox this season, his player of the year, and how many wins the White Sox will have.
• [16:30] Josh and Jim make their predictions starting with Best Case Scenario.
• [20:52] Worst Case Scenario
• [23:39] Why Munetaka Murakami is the most interesting thing about the White Sox this season
• [28:27] Preseason Player of the Year picks
• [34:32] How many wins the Chicago White Sox will have in 2026

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• [Intro] Chicago White Sox sign old friend Reese McGuire to a one year contract and will be moving on from Korey Lee as the primary backup catcher. Josh Nelson and Jim Margalus ponder aloud why the White Sox made this move so late during spring training.
• [10:41] 2026 Bullpen Preview: Who are the four most important relievers?
• [13:44] Seranthony Dominguez preview
• [18:30] Sean Newcomb preview
• [21:37] Jordan Hicks preview
• [27:27] Grant Taylor preview
• [33:06] Jordan Leasure preview
• [38:10] Guesses at final three relievers to make Opening Day roster
• [42:11] Over/Under: 31.5 Saves for White Sox bullpen

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• [Intro] Latest update on Mike Vasil's injury and the rumored pitcher ready to take his spot in the bullpen
• [5:01] Alexander Alberto placed on waivers
• [7:57] An open conversation about some baseball outlets looking to phase our ERA when evaluating pitchers, and instead of using newer metrics like K-BB%.
• [17:55] 2026 Preview: Shane Smith
• [27:04] 2026 Preview: Davis Martin
• [35:36] 2026 Preview: Anthony Kay
• [40:19] 2026 Preview: Erick Fedde
• [44:55] 2026 Preview: Sean Burke
• [54:37] First to majors: Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, or Tanner McDougal

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• [Intro] The impact of Kyle Teel out four to six weeks with his hamstring injury. Why the impact doesn't feel as great as previous Spring Training injuries.
• [10:36] World Baseball Classic enters Quarterfinals as Team USA faces Canada. After losing to Italy, and not showing the same exuberance as the other countries, should MLB'ers be used in the upcoming Olympic games in 2028?
• [22:01] 2026 Preview: Catcher
• [31:12] 2026 Preview: Left Field
• [39:25] 2026 Preview: Center Field
• [46:33] 2026 Preview: Right Field

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• [Intro] Audio from Will Venable and Shane Smith after the Chicago White Sox announce their Opening Day starter. After Smith, how does the rest of the White Sox starting rotation stack? Also, is it OK if the White Sox give Smith extra day of rest to start 2026?
• [8:49] 2026 Preview: First Base and Munetaka Murakami.
  What would be a successful season for Murakami?
  Yay or Nay: Rookie of the Year honors in 2026?
  Over/Under: 30.5 home runs.
• [21:20] 2026 Preview: Second Base and Chase Meidroth
  What would be a successful season for Meidroth?
  Yay or Nay: Meidroth plays most games at 2B for White Sox
  Over/Under: 124.5 base hits
• [28:56] 2026 Preview: Third Base and Miguel Vargas
  What would be a successful season for Vargas?
  Yay or Nay: Vargas settles 3B future for White Sox
  Over/Under: 70.5 RBI
• [41:02] 2026 Preview: Shortstop and Colson Montgomery
  What would be a successful season for Montgomery?
  Yay or Nay: Montgomery has another 3+ WAR season
  Over/Under: 27.5 HR
  

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Rundown

• [Intro] Catching up on Chicago White Sox Spring Training prior to Thursday night’s game against Cleveland: examining the current outfield roster, highlighting the top hitters, and spotlighting the pitchers who are performing well at camp.
• [9:18] Brian Page of Rapsodo, who handles the company's MLB relationships, joins the show to talk about tech in the game of baseball. Rapsodo has been at the forefront of helping MLB teams capture numerous pitch metrics. Page breaks down which metrics MLB teams are focused on and how the technology helps pitchers with pitch design.
• [28:46] A deep dive into the hitting metrics Rapsodo captures, and how even though hitters are still playing catch-up, the concept of building a heat map is driving adaptation.

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